{"product_id":"peperomia-prostrata-d6cm-h6cm","title":"Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles) — H6 cm | Pot Ø6 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"peperomia-prostrata\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🐢 Small round leaves with a shell pattern • ❤️ Thin pinkish-red stems • 🌿 Trailing habit • 🌤️ Bright indirect light • 🌱 Young plant to grow on • 📏 H6 cm | Pot Ø6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePeperomia prostrata\u003c\/strong\u003e has small, round, fleshy leaves, 1.5 cm at most, whose light green veins trace a pattern on the green background reminiscent of a turtle shell. On young leaves, this pattern is often mottled with bronze-brown. Its thin, pinkish-red stems trail over the rim of the pot. It is an epiphytic species native to Ecuador.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt is delivered as a young plant 6 cm tall, in a 6 cm nursery pot, to be repotted as it grows. It grows slowly and its stems lengthen to about thirty centimeters. It joins our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petites-plantes-d-interieur\"\u003esmall indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-suspendues-retombantes\"\u003ehanging and trailing plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-peperomia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich peperomia to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeperomias differ in the shape of their leaves and in their growth habit. Here is where prostrata fits in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeperomia prostrata\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — small round leaves with light green veins in a shell pattern, pinkish-red stems, trailing habit, H6 cm | Pot Ø6 cm. The choice for patterned foliage in a very small format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peperomia-rotundifolia\"\u003ePeperomia rotundifolia (Trailing jade)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — round, fleshy, solid bright green leaves strung like beads along trailing stems, in a hanging pot H25 cm | Pot Ø15 cm. The same trailing habit, with plain foliage and a format already set up for hanging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peperomia-raindrop-pot-ceramique-noir-mat-12-25\"\u003ePeperomia 'Raindrop' in black ceramic pot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large, fleshy, glossy green raindrop-shaped leaves, upright and compact habit, black ribbed ceramic pot included, H25 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for an upright peperomia, ready to display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peperomia-obtipan-11cm-h15cm\"\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia 'Obtipan'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick, glossy bright green leaves, compact habit, H15 cm | Pot Ø11 cm. The choice for plain, dense green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAll peperomias are gathered in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/peperomia\"\u003ePeperomia\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and other plants with trailing stems among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-retombantes-pour-etagere\"\u003etrailing plants for shelves\u003c\/a\u003e; the genus is presented in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/peperomia-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003ePeperomia: varieties and care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn bright but indirect light, the leaf pattern stays well contrasted and the stems stay full. Too little light makes the colors fade and stretches the stems between the leaves, while direct sun scorches the small leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright and indirect, near an east- or north-facing window, or set back a little from a sunnier window; see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003ewindowsill plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e a shelf, a small hanging pot or the edge of a piece of furniture, where the stems can trail freely, away from radiators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 °C, never below 15 °C, away from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to high; it benefits from a bright bathroom or a tray of damp clay pebbles under the pot (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-salle-de-bain-lumiere-humidite\"\u003ebathroom plants\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eSmall and slow-growing, it can also be grown in a terrarium, where the humid air suits it; suitable plants are gathered in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-pour-terrarium\"\u003ePlants for terrariums\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and the balance between brightness and humidity is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fleshy leaves store water: water when the top few centimeters of the substrate have dried, moderately in spring and summer, less often in winter. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e tells you the right moment better than a fixed schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature, preferably soft (rainwater or filtered); more pointers in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelle-eau-arroser-plantes-robinet-pluie\"\u003ewhich water to use for your plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot with drainage holes and never any standing water at the bottom of the decorative pot, to avoid \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eroot rot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and free-draining, indoor potting mix lightened with sand or perlite; see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in spring and summer, following the principles of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/engrais-et-nutrition-des-plantes-dinterieur-le-guide-complet-pour-nourrir-vos-plantes-naturellement\"\u003efeeding indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, when the roots fill the 6 cm pot, into a pot only slightly larger; then every two to three years, as it does well when slightly pot-bound. The steps are described in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/rempotage-des-plantes-dinterieur-quand-comment-et-dans-quoi-rempoter-guide-complet\"\u003erepotting\u003c\/a\u003e and choosing a container in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-choisir-le-bon-pot-pour-sa-plante-dinterieur-taille-matiere-et-drainage\"\u003echoosing the right pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMealybugs and spider mites are the pests to watch for under the leaves; treatments are described in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/parasites-plantes-interieur-identifier-traiter\"\u003eindoor plant pests\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts patterned foliage is best seen up close: it shows to advantage at height, on the edge of a shelf or in a small hanging pot, where its stems trail on their own. Find more ideas in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-suspendues-les-meilleures-especes-pour-sublimer-votre-interieur\"\u003ehanging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a turtle theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e next to a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/callisia-turtle-o10-5-h15\"\u003eCallisia repens 'Turtle'\u003c\/a\u003e, whose small olive-green leaves with purple undersides form a domed cushion; one trails in thin stems, the other spills over its pot in a mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn miniature:\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pilea-depressa\"\u003ePilea depressa\u003c\/a\u003e with tiny round bright green leaves, another small trailing plant; its plain green brings out the pattern of the Peperomia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rules of arrangement are explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecombining potted plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the style that suits it in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-style-boheme-guide\"\u003ebohemian-style plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater from below:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand the pot in a saucer of water for a few minutes, until the substrate is moist, then let it drain; the small leaves stay dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate a stem:\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer, lay a section of stem on moist potting mix, lightly burying its leafless part; it roots where it touches the substrate. The method is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/bouturage-plantes-guide-complet-multiplication\"\u003epropagation by cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove it closer to the light if the stems become sparse:\u003c\/strong\u003e long gaps between the leaves and a paler pattern signal a lack of light; a brighter spot, out of direct sun, suits it better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePeperomia prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e String of Turtles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piperaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6 cm | Pot Ø6 cm (young plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e trailing stems about 30 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, no direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, when the top few centimeters of the substrate have dried; less often in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 24 °C, minimum 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small round fleshy leaves (1.5 cm at most), green with light green veins, young leaves often mottled with bronze-brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin, pinkish red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing \/ Boho \/ Miniature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the leaf pattern, the amount of bronze-brown on young leaves and the length of the stems vary naturally with the individual plant, the light and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453900235017,"sku":"62262","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/peperomia-prostrata-string-of-turtles-h6-cm-pot-oe6-cm-verdeia-7098284.jpg?v=1794278836","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/peperomia-prostrata-string-of-turtles","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}